Overhead Fall Protection: Cable & Rigid Rail...

Informational webinar comparison between the two types of horizontal

fall protection available.

Overhead Fall Protection: Cable & Rigid Rail Systems

Agenda

• Introductions

• Fall Protection System Overhead Product Overview

• Rigid Vs Cable

• Product Performance

• Site Conditions

• Product Applications

• Pros/Cons

• Indoor/Outdoor

• Decision Considerations

Fall Protection Systems

• Number 1 fall protection provider in the U.S.

• Over 20 years of experience in fall protection

• Custom Engineered Solutions

• Full Turnkey Implementation

• Self Install Kit Options

• Comprehensive Onsite Analysis

Rick Gass • Director of Engineering at FPS

• Bachelor of Science in

Industrial Technology &

Masters of Engineering

Management

• 12 years of experience in the

fall protection industry

Presenters

Steve Csuha

• National Accounts Manager at

FPS

• Bachelor of Science in

Mechanical Engineering

• 5 years of experience in the fall

protection industry

• Qualified FPS system trainer

Presenters

Rigid Rail Fall Protection

Rigid Rail Fall Protection

Rigid Rail Fall Protection

Rigid Rail Fall Protection

Rigid Rail Fall Protection

Rigid Rail Fall Protection

Cable Fall Protection

Cable Fall Protection

Cable Fall Protection

Cable Fall Protection

Product Performance • Site Conditions

• System Location

• Environment

• Frequency of Use/Maintenance Intervals

• Working Height

• Support Spacing

• Anchorage

• Fall Distance/Deflection

• Fall Arrest or Restraint Option

• Number of Users

• Installation Conditions

Deflection

Deflection

Rigid Rail Vs Cable • Deflection During the Fall

• By-Pass Capability

• Inspection

• Possibility of a Swing Fall

• Possibility of Secondary Falls (due to Oscillation)

• Number of Users

• Applications

• Installation

• Support Spacing

• Building Loads

Decision Considerations

• Overall Plan

• Operator Convenience

• Operational Costs

Additional Resources • FPS Safety Blog

• www.fallprotectionsystems.com/blog

• Fall Protection Checklist

• www.fallprotectionsystems.com/fall-protection-checklist.html

• Fall Protection Training Video

• www.fallprotectionsystems.com/fpstrainingvideo.html

• OSHA Cost of Fall Calculator

• www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/safetypays/estimator.html

• Upcoming FPS Rescue Plan Webinar

• www.fallprotectionsystems.com/webinar

Rick Gass

888.596.5367

rgass@fallprotectionsystems.com

Steve Csuha

618.530.3449

scsuha@fallprotectionsystems.com